BULLHEAD

n.

7 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

A fresh-water fish of many species, of the genus Uranidea, esp. U. gobio of Europe, and U. Richardsoni of the United States; -- called also miller's thumb.

2.
n.

In America, several species of Amiurus; -- called also catfish, horned pout, and bullpout.

3.
n.

A marine fish of the genus Cottus; the sculpin.

4.
n.

The black-bellied plover (Squatarola helvetica); -- called also beetlehead.

5.
n.

The golden plover.

6.
n.

A stupid fellow; a lubber. [Colloq.] Jonson.

7.
n.

A small black water insect. E. Phillips. Bullhead whiting (Zoöl.), the kingfish of Florida (Menticirrus alburnus).


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